2023-01-31 11:49:11

Margaret Court says she is 'praying' for alleged thieves that stole from her

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By Bridie Pearson Jones

Margaret Court has revealed how she watched men break into her Perth home while on holiday for Australia Day.

The tennis legend, 80, was on holiday with her husband Barrymore Court but saw the ordeal through her home security system and immediately called the police.

The intruders were stopped by neighbours including cricketing legend and ex-Australian coachJustin Langer.

Two men, aged 33 and 34, from Edgewater have been charged with one count each of aggravated home burglary and stealing after allegedly taking off with rackets, medals as well as her husband's passport.

Court, who became a Christian Pastor after retiring from tennis, told 9News 'It's never comfortable, it's not nice'.

'I saw them right away on the little screen at the front door, police got right onto it, they were awesome.'

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